Tag Archives: dunes

THEMIS: Proctor Crater dunes

Posted on March 9, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, March 9, 2015. Today’s VIS image shows part of the large dune field on the floor of Proctor Crater. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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THEMIS: Marth Crater false color

Posted on March 4, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, March 4, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Dark dunes in impact crater

Posted on March 3, 2015 by rburnham

Dark dunes on the central uplift of an impact crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Juventae Fons layered deposits & dunes

Posted on March 2, 2015 by rburnham

Juventae Fons layered deposits and dunes. Beautiful Mars series.

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HiRISE: Crater ejecta

Posted on February 27, 2015 by rburnham

Crater ejecta. This ejecta comes from a crater impact within a much larger crater. A not-too-uncommon feature on Mars. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Melas Chasma false color

Posted on February 27, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 27, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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THEMIS: Pettit Crater false color

Posted on February 23, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 23, 2015. The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations … Continue reading →

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HiRISE: Dunes on floor of Hussey Crater

Posted on February 19, 2015 by rburnham

Dunes on floor of Hussey Crater. Beautiful Mars series.

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THEMIS: Crater dunes

Posted on February 16, 2015 by rburnham

THEMIS Image of the Day, February 16, 2015. A wedge shaped field of dunes is located in an unusual depression on the floor of this unnamed crater in Noachis Terra. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.

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HiRISE: Large longitudinal dune

Posted on February 13, 2015 by rburnham

Taken in late southern spring and when Mars is near perihelion (closest distance to the Sun), this image shows the effects of dry ice sublimation on a longitudinal dune in the far Southern hemisphere. The bright patches on the dune … Continue reading →

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